Because of so much confusion about Russia-Ukraine negotiation, Russia publicly repeated its simple demands:
Ukraine will not join NATO, must be "demilitarized" and "denazified."
The entry of Crimea, DPR, LPR, Kherson region and Zaporizhia into Russia receives international recognition;
Sanctions on Russia are lifted and its frozen assets are returned;
Russia rejects a U.S. proposal to transfer control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant to Washington and Kiev;
Laws restricting the use of the Russian language, culture and church are repealed in Ukraine.
These demands were voiced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. Ecclesiastes 4:13
Question:
Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Luke14:31
Answer:
A king who watches too much FOX TV, reads too many Marvel comics, pays attention to the New York Times, and watches too many Hollywood political thrillers.
The narrow strait is the most important chokepoint for the world's oil supply. Some 21 million barrels — or $1.2 billion worth of oil — pass through the strait every day.
Will a closed Strait hurt Iran? In terms of international oil sales, yes, but in terms of daily life, no. Iran pumps 3.5 million barrels of crude oil per day. The situation at this hour: